IBA · Contemporary Classics
Cosmopolitan
3 min.Vodka
Ingredients
- 5 cl
- Triple Sec (alt. Cointreau)3 cl
- 8 cl
- 2 cl
- Garnish
- MartiniGlass type
Step-by-step
- Combine vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.1
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled.2
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.3
- Garnish with a lime twist.4
Flavor profile
- fruitysoursweet
Specs
- Origin
- The modern Cosmopolitan emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, refined by New York bartenders.History
- The drink became a pop-culture icon through Sex and the City (1998–2004).Trivia
- Canapés, Cheese platterPairings
- White Cosmopolitan Uses white cranberry juice for a clear appearance.
Alts.- Modern Cocktails GuideSource